LSAT writing section to receive revisions with more emphasis on analytical thinking

March 14, 2024

REUTERS — The writing section of the Law School Admission Test will get an overhaul this summer with a greater emphasis on gauging analytical skills.

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ABA approves Golden Gate Law’s teach-out and closure plan

March 14, 2024

REUTERS —  The American Bar Association has approved a plan that gives current law students at California’s Golden Gate University a path to obtain their law degrees despite the looming closure of the university’s J.D. program this summer.

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Jacksonville University Law receives provisional accreditation from the ABA

March 14, 2024

REUTERS — The American Bar Association has granted provisional accreditation to the Jacksonville University College of Law, making it the first new U.S. law school to gain that distinction since 2017.

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ABA approves Charleston Law’s request to become a nonprofit school

March 14, 2024

COLUMBIA REGIONAL BUSINESS REPORT — The American Bar Association has OK’d the next step in the Charleston School of Law’s journey from a private enterprise to a nonprofit school.

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Harvard Law dean John Manning named interim provost of Harvard University

March 14, 2024

REUTERS — Harvard University on Friday named law dean John Manning as its interim provost to oversee academics across the university.

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Akron Bar Foundation opens applications for student scholarships and grants

March 14, 2024

AKRON LEGAL NEWS — The Akron Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Akron Bar Association, has announced the availability of scholarships and grants for 2024-2025. 

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A look at online tools for law students

March 14, 2024

LAW FUEL — The field of legal education is experiencing a huge change today, as it adapts to the digital era – as we’re all aware of. In this specific article, we’ll be delving into the growing impact of tools in learning. They are offering students and teachers greater flexibility and access unknown before.

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Advice for undergraduate students considering applying to law school

March 14, 2024

BOWDOIN — Prioritize academics! Creating a strongacademic record is critical to your futureas a law student. 

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Podcast: How to study property-based intentional torts for the bar exam

March 14, 2024

BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Today, in an episode from our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing property intentional torts and their specific defenses. 

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Albany Law partners with New York State Bar Association to host symposium on structural racism in the state

March 13, 2024

NYSBA — The history of discriminatory laws and policies that have exacerbated disparity in almost every area of life will be the focus of an upcoming forum that is being presented by the New York State Bar Association and Albany Law School.

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